Interesting Brake Pad Study

R&T sponsored a pretty interesting study between brake pads. Worth the few minutes it takes to watch. Nothing stunning or shocking, but still very worthwhile.

Direct link to the video (you can skip the pop-up stuff if you wait a few seconds):


And to the R&T article, with the video embedded in it:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cu...eap-vs-expensive-brake-performance-explained/

That was an interesting video. Thanks

Cool Avatar @Yinzer Moto

Interesting-- thank you.

It's too rare that you have objective data like this to help you choose parts.

I've only bought OEM brake pads for my vehicles for the last 15 years or so. Everything else has been either too noisy, way too dusty, doesn't last, doesn't include the right hardware, or has very inconsistent pedal feel. This video seems to agree with that.

Napa used to have an OE equivalent "gold standard" or something like that which worked pretty well, but last time I tried to get Napa brake pads, I couldn't find it and just went to the dealer. The cost stings, but OE pads last for fuckingever.

Napa Silver products are mid-level quality, Gold is top of the line. I have found the Silver grade stuff is usually a good buy..